What is a Gael? According to Outsports Mascot "A “Gael” is a Gaelic-speaking Celt of Scotland, Ireland, or the Isle of Man. A sports writer for the San Francisco Call-Bulletin dubbed them “the galloping Gaels,” because many of the players were Irish or Scottish by name, during a very successful 1926 football season. The mascot, which stands 10 feet tall, is named “Gael Force One.” If it wasn't for Iona also being named the Gaels, they would be our No. 1"